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Thunes Joins Circle Payments Network

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Apr 08, 2026 · Last updated Apr 08, 2026

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Market Impact

This partnership is expected to positively impact the financial markets by enhancing global payment interoperability, particularly between traditional banking and the digital assets ecosystem. It will likely lead to increased adoption and utility of stablecoins like USD Coin for cross-border settlements, improving capital efficiency for financial institutions.

Financial services Fintech Cryptocurrency

Event Summary

Thunes has announced its integration into the Circle Payments Network (CPN) Managed Payments, marking a significant step towards achieving total interoperability across the global financial landscape. This collaboration, building on a foundation established in 2024, will allow Thunes to offer stablecoin-powered settlement capabilities to its customers, enabling them to operate within existing fiat-based workflows while benefiting from the efficiencies of digital assets. By utilizing USD Coin for near real-time settlement, Thunes aims to eliminate traditional banking hour constraints and the need for heavy pre-funding in local 'nostro' accounts, leading to 24/7 prefunding, improved capital efficiency, and broader reach for its members, including banks and gig economy platforms.

Key Actions

100 Thunes joined Circle Payments Network Managed Payments Circle

85 Thunes enabled stablecoin-powered settlement capabilities for customers

75 Thunes integrated USD Coin into Direct Global Network USD Coin

Entities Involved

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Thunes

Thunes has joined the Circle Payments Network (CPN) Managed Payments, which is a significant step in its mission to achieve total interoperability across the global financial landscape. This collaboration will enable Thunes to offer stablecoin-powered settlement capabilities to its customers, enhancing liquidity management and capital efficiency.

Importance 100 Sentiment 70

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Circle

Circle's Payments Network will be expanded through this partnership with Thunes, allowing for broader access to stablecoin-powered settlement for financial institutions globally. This deepens their existing collaboration and reinforces Circle's position in the digital assets ecosystem.

Importance 90 Sentiment 65

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USD Coin

USD Coin (USDC) is being utilized by Thunes for near real-time settlement, which helps eliminate traditional banking constraints and the need for heavy pre-funding in local 'nostro' accounts. This integration enhances its utility and adoption in global payment systems.

Importance 70 Sentiment 50

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Chloé Mayenobe

As Deputy CEO at Thunes, Chloé Mayenobe provided a statement emphasizing the importance of this partnership for global payment interoperability and removing borders from money movement.

Importance 20 Sentiment 0

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Nikhil Chandhok

As Chief Product and Technology Officer at Circle, Nikhil Chandhok commented on Thunes' expertise in global payment connectivity and its valuable input for developing the Circle Payments Network.

Importance 20 Sentiment 0

Relationships

Thunes related ↔ Circle

Chloé Mayenobe related ↔ Thunes

Nikhil Chandhok related ↔ Circle

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